Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Spokane Public Library has long embraced a commitment toward inclusivity, diversity, and equity. According the American Library Association, “equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to the promotion and practice of intellectual freedom. Libraries are essential to democracy and self-government, to personal development and social progress, and to every individual’s inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To that end, libraries and library workers should embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything that they do.”
Here are some examples of what this looks like at Spokane Public Library: